Oct 27 2022
Stuart Scott Speech
The Jimmy V perseverance award was awarded to Stuart Scott last night at the Espy awards.
Stuart Scott is an American sportscaster and anchor for ESPN, who became well known for his use of unique catchphrases and “hip” language making him stand out when commentating both professional football and basketball.
He is the recipient of this award because of his battle with cancer. He was diagnosed in 2007 and has battled everyday since the diagnoses. A big theme of the speech was “Never Give up”.
Scott Jim Valvano’s speech from twenty-one years ago saying “The most poignant seven words ever uttered in any speech anywhere. ‘Don’t give up, don’t ever give up’“. He believes after receiving this award he has a responsibility to never give up.
On the topic of his battle with cancer Scott said “I’m not losing. I’m still here, I’m fighting. I’m not losing”. He continued on to talk about his view on what he believes fighting cancer really means.
This quote is inspiring to those fighting cancer or any other adversity in their lives. You win through the way you live.
At the end of the speech Scott invited his daughter onto the stage for a hug after sharing his biggest motivation to keep fighting. “The best thing I have ever done, the best thing I will ever do, is be a dad to Taelor and Sydni. It’s true. I can’t ever give up because I can’t leave my daughters”.
The speech was emotional and impactful to share the story of man who has done great things through great adversity and obstacles.
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Not the most exciting lead, but it works.
Organization is nicely done. Good use of transitions.
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